Vinayaka Hegde

Impact of Soil Contents on Survival and Virulence of Ganoderma gibbosum Causing Basal Stem Rot in Coconut

Greena K K, Keerthana Jayarajan, Vinayaka Hegde & Narendra Lakpale · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Basal stem rot caused by Ganoderma spp. is an important disease responsible for severe yield losses in coconut. As a soil-borne pathogen, Ganoderma can persist in soil for longer periods, and its survival and virulence are significantly affected by soil conditions. Soil moisture...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i33316

Ganoderma wilt – A Lethal Disease of Coconut in Tamil Nadu Research Accomplishments and Future Thrust

M. Surulirajan, M. Karthikeyan, R. Arunkumar, V. G. Mathirajan, R. Babu, B. A. Jerard & Vinayaka Hegde · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Ganoderma wilt or Thanjavur wilt disease is the most lethal one, is caused by the fungus Ganoderma lucidum (leys) Karst and it is of major limiting factor in coconut production in nine coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. The high alarming of the disease alerted the government to lau...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i153106